North Little Rock, Arkansas
Among the top 19% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 32% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 19% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 5% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 81% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 52% of US places
- top 4% for walkability
- top 13% for park & nature access
- bottom 1% for property crime
North Little Rock is a mid-size city in Arkansas with about 64,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include walkability, park & nature access, and commute time. It rates lower on violent crime and property crime.
Official websitenorthlittlerock.ar.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet · Light snow
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Precipitation 5.5 in3.7 in
muggy 95%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$49k26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 51% of US places
Home Value$166k51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$995better than 41% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 63% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.82%better than 62% of US places
Income Tax4.40%better than 65% of US places
Sales Tax9.45%better than 4% of US places
Estimated total tax burden10.28%better than 43% of US places
Unemployment6.6%better than 27% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)41°F71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)82°F81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation54.0 in88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall3.8 inbetter than 70% of US places
Sunny Days209 daysbetter than 26% of US places
Summer Humidity71°Fbetter than 12% of US places
Comfortable Days82 daysbetter than 50% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk65.5better than 50% of US places
Air Quality51 AQIbetter than 16% of US places
School Quality58.5better than 50% of US places
Violent Crime3021/100kbetter than 2% of US places
Property Crime4662/100kbetter than 1% of US places
Community
Population64,45498th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age36.729th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5992nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9133rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+2313th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)45.0%15th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)43.0%95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)6.2%62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.0%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.8%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time20 minbetter than 84% of US places
Walkability13.4/20better than 96% of US places
Airport Distance130 mibetter than 24% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access81.4%better than 34% of US places
Amenities Nearby43.13better than 36% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 87% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is North Little Rock an affordable place to live?
- North Little Rock is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 51% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in North Little Rock?
- The median home value in North Little Rock is $166k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in North Little Rock?
- Median household income in North Little Rock is $49k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in North Little Rock?
- Median gross rent in North Little Rock is $995 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is North Little Rock safe?
- North Little Rock is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 3021/100k (better than 2%). Property crime is 4662/100k.
- What is the weather like in North Little Rock?
- North Little Rock averages 82°F in July and 41°F in January, with 54.0 in of annual precipitation and about 209 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in North Little Rock?
- Public-school quality in North Little Rock is about average, scoring better than 50% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in North Little Rock?
- The average one-way commute in North Little Rock is 20 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)